I don't understand. We are not talking about making Nepal a Buddhist State, a Christian State or a Muslim State. We are only talking about making our country a secular state. How can that be any problem for Hinduism? Is Hinduism so weak that just because our country is not declared a Hindu state, the entire religion is in danger? Even if Nepal becomes a secular state, Nepal will always be a predominantly Hindu nation. Nepal will be known for Pashupatinath Temple not for a mosque or a Church. Those of us who are advocating secularism are not saying Hinduism should be discouraged.

And as for non-Hindus being barred from entering Pashupatinath temple, that is ridiculous. Nowadays lots of Nepalese are Christians, Muslims or pagans. I myself being a Christian, have entered Pashupatinath temple a number of times. Noone stopped me and asked me what my faith was. What if an atheist enters Pashupatinath temple? That is a practice that is now obsolete and impractical. Times are changing and Hinduism should also change. Hinduism should start accepting people who want to convert into Hinduism on their own free will. As of date, Hinduism does not allow anyone to convert into Hinduism. To become a Hindu, you have to be born of Hindu parents.

As for forceful conversion of religion, that should not be tolerated. Noone should be forced to change their religion. That is why our entire Christian community is hated by non-Christians in Nepal. Many missionaries in Nepal have probably misinterpreted their calling for spreading the word. Spreading the word of Christ means spreading love not buying off people in need. That is why I agree that any conversion other than that of free will should be prohibited and punishable by the law. A true Christian never forces anyone to convert into Christianity.